ATI RN
ATI Maternity Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
After the birth of a newborn.
Question 1 of 5
After the birth of a newborn, the nursing intervention that most effectively promotes parental attachment is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skin-to-skin contact on the abdomen fosters bonding and breastfeeding, unlike interventions that separate mother and baby.
Extract:
Obstetrical risks for a pregnant teenager.
Question 2 of 5
Obstetrical risks to consider for a pregnant teenager would be all of the following, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teenage pregnancy is not typically associated with macrosomia, which is linked to maternal diabetes or obesity, unlike preeclampsia, poor nutrition, and cephalopelvic disproportion, which are common risks.
Extract:
A client who is in active labor
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is in active labor for epidural analgesia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 30-minute EFM strip and Lactated Ringers bolus ensure fetal wellbeing and hydration before epidural. Dextrose risks overload, duration varies, and standing is impractical.
Extract:
A two-hour-old newborn at 36 4/7 weeks gestation experiencing tremors.
Question 4 of 5
The Mother-Baby nurse is caring for a two hour old newborn who is 36 4/7 weeks gestation. The nurse assesses that the newborn is experiencing tremors (jitteriness). What nursing action has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tremors in a preterm newborn suggest hypoglycemia, making glucose checking critical to prevent neurological harm, unlike bilirubin or vitals which are less urgent.
Extract:
A client who is at 22 weeks of gestation
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to measure the fundal height of a client who is at 22 weeks of gestation. At which location should the nurse expect to palpate the fundus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 22 weeks, the fundus is approximately 2 cm above the umbilicus, aligning with gestational age progression. Other locations are incorrect for this stage.